Adobe Photoshop

Hrs: 45Course #: 2050

Learn the most widely used photo editing software around. PhotoShop delivers powerful industry-standard, image editing tools for professional designers as well as everyday people who want to produce sophisticated graphics for the Web, photography, and print. Focus is on general function for print and commercial use. Class is not geared toward photography though photographers would still benefit from taking the class. Prerequisite: Solid working knowledge of your computer, it's operating system, and how to open and save files.

Employability Prep/Computer Basics

Hrs: 30Course #: 6001

Most employers want an employee to have some general job skills, sometimes called “employability skills”. This class will discuss the most commonly expected skills of communication, teamwork, problem solving, initiative and enterprise, planning and organizing, self-management, and learning. The class will cover basic concepts of computer use, including operating computer programs and applications pertaining to industry.

Electronics for Technician I

Hrs: 30Course #: 5564

This course will expose students to the fundamentals of electronics. This course will include hands-on projects. All projects are geared toward the enhancement of the students' electronic knowledge and troubleshooting skills. Prerequisites include an understanding of basic electricity and basic motor control.

Electric Motor Control I

Hrs: 45Course #: 5110

This course focuses on the principles of AC/DC motor control systems. Topics to be discussed include circuit layout, connections and symbols, control devices and circuits, voltage starters and motor drives. The student will work with both single and three-phase. This course is a must for the technician who will be involved with the installation and repair of control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLC).

Pneumatics

Hrs: 45Course #: 5121

This course will provide students with an understanding of both basic pneumatic theory and application as related to compressors, air distribution systems, and pneumatic control devices. A significant amount of this course will focus on basic installation and troubleshooting of the following control devices: check valves, cylinders, motors, directional control valves, flow control valves, regulators, quick exhausts, and silencers. This course is a must for maintenance technicians working in an automation or pneumatic control environment.